shap

Explain ML model predictions by attributing outputs to features using SHAP values.

21|1|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OwnLabAI/ownlab --skill shap-ownlabai
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Skill: shap
Source: https://github.com/OwnLabAI/ownlab/tree/main/mart/skills/scientific-skills/shap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OwnLabAI/ownlab --skill shap-ownlabai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

SHAP-based explanations provide a principled attribution of a model's prediction to its input features, enabling transparent understanding of why decisions are made and what drives outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Global and local explanations across tree-based, deep learning, and linear models
  • Feature attribution, model debugging, fairness analysis, and model comparison
  • Visualization suite (waterfall, beeswarm, bar, scatter, force, heatmap) to communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences

Quick Start

Train a model, create an appropriate SHAP explainer, compute SHAP values on sample data, and visualize explanations with standard plots.

Frequently Asked Questions about shap

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I explain machine-learning model predictions using feature attribution?

Feature attribution explains model predictions by assigning values to inputs using SHAP values. This Skill computes attributions across tree-based, deep learning, and linear models to estimate feature importance and generate explanation dashboards.

What is the best way to visualize SHAP values for non-technical audiences?

Visualizing SHAP values for non-technical audiences is best done using standard plots like waterfall, beeswarm, bar, and force plots. This Skill provides a visualization suite to communicate model insights and feature attributions clearly.

Can I use SHAP explainers for both classification and regression models?

Yes, SHAP explainers support both classification and regression tasks. This Skill applies TreeExplainer, DeepExplainer, LinearExplainer, or KernelExplainer depending on your model architecture to compute accurate feature attributions.

How do I compute SHAP values for a deep learning model?

Computing SHAP values for deep learning models requires using the DeepExplainer to attribute outputs to features. This Skill handles baseline computation and background data to provide accurate feature importance estimations for neural networks.

Does this approach work for model debugging and fairness analysis?

Yes, SHAP attributions enable model debugging and fairness analysis by providing transparent understanding of why decisions are made. This Skill generates global and local explanations to identify biased features and compare model behaviors.

When should I use KernelExplainer versus TreeExplainer for model interpretation?

TreeExplainer is used for tree-based models while KernelExplainer applies to other model types for model interpretation. This Skill selects the appropriate explainer based on your model architecture to compute accurate SHAP values.